Planning Intern

Job Description

Planning Intern | Town of Clayton

The Tone:
This is an internship at the Town of Clayton, located in Clayton, NC. The Town of Clayton is a thriving community in Johnston County, the fastest-growing county in North Carolina, with over 340 full-time staff. The Town is committed to managing its rapid growth while enhancing the quality of life for all residents. Its vision includes a town where growth positively contributes to the community, offering easy access while maintaining a small-town atmosphere, encompassing a comprehensive system of parks and greenways, diverse quality living options, opportunities to live, create, shop, and eat, a bustling historic downtown, and successful, growing businesses investing in the community. This Planning Intern position offers an excellent opportunity to gain entry-level exposure to local government planning activities and the daily operations of a municipal planning department, allowing the intern to shadow department members and develop practical skills in various planning tasks and projects.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Location: In-person, Clayton, NC
• Pay: $15.00 hourly
• Team: Planning Department
• Mission: Support the Planning Department’s daily functions and contribute to local government planning initiatives during a period of rapid community growth.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Daily Support: Provide direct support to the Planning department staff on a variety of daily administrative and operational tasks, contributing to smooth workflow.
• Field Observation: Engage in field observations by accompanying Code Enforcement Officers and Planners on ride-alongs to gain practical insight into field operations and their practical application.
• Regulatory Research: Conduct thorough research on land use regulations and effectively integrate this acquired knowledge into departmental meetings and public presentations.
• Record Management: Support the Planning department by assisting with the systematic maintenance and organization of crucial Planning records and documentation.
• Project Assistance: Undertake various other duties and special projects as assigned, all of which will directly pertain to the broader Planning activities of the Town.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Requires a High School Graduate. The Town may consider an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.
• Experience: Must be 18 years or older by the internship start date.
• Skills: Demonstrated critical thinking ability to effectively analyze information and situations; strong problem-solving capacity to address and resolve complex situations; a student-minded approach, eager to learn, adapt, and apply new knowledge; possession of a valid Driver License; and flexibility with scheduling requirements.
• Bonus: Education or prior experience in Planning is preferred.